SW 120th Street over Black Creek Canal
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · At SW 157th Avenue · Structure no. 874237
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 120th Street over Black Creek Canal is a concrete slab carrying SW 120th Street over Black Creek Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,765 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 120th Street over Black Creek Canal built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 120th Street over Black Creek Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SW 120th Street over Black Creek Canal carry?
About 14,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SW 120th Street over Black Creek Canal?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns SW 120th Street over Black Creek Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.